I found some history of the Maxwell place as I was doing my secondary research. The information that I found was at http://ukcc.uky.edu/cgi-bin/dynamo?maps.391+campus+0040 and http://www.uky.edu/President/maxwell.htm.
The first site informed me that the Presidents home is called the Maxwell Place. It was built in 1872 for Judge James Hillary Mulligan. It was sold to the University in 1917 by Judge James heirs for $40,000. Besides the house it also came with 13 acres of land. Frank McVey was the first president to ever live in the home.
The second site informed me that it has been the home of nine Kentucky presidents. When the University bought the house they renivated and furnished the house. University of Kentucky's 11th president Lee Todd and his wife Patricia Brantley Todd, moved into the house on July 1, 2001. They also siad that Mr and Mrs. Todd have opened there home for special events and dinners. They opened the Maxwell place for the entire community to enjoy.
In the information above it states that only nine out of eleven presidents have lived in the Maxwell house, so I believe that all presidents dont have to live in the house. This is something that I am going to do furthere research on. I am also going to find out if the University puts any money into the house and if so how much does that cost? I am alsod going to find out if there are any interesting storys behind the Maxwell Place.
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this is really interesting information, Whitney. I am glad to see the direction in which your research is taking you. So are President Todd and his wife full time residents, or are they only there to entertain occasionally. Also, how would one obtain an audience with them to see or tour the house? I might be interested in seeing the inside of so much history.
my punctuation is in the wrong places, please forgive....
I think you need to back up claims about spending money on the house with some facts; where can you find that kind of info? Have you tried searching in the KY Kernel or Lexington Herald-Leader? Have you been to the archives yet to learn about the history of the house? I'm looking forward to learning more!
By the way, you should get rid of the video bar if it doesn't contain any relevant material...
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